National Hockey

TORONTO — The NHL's hockey operations department will have the final say on what has become its most hotly contested rule beginning Wednesday.

NEW YORK — A change to the NHL's protocol for goaltender interference reviews is happening quicker than expected.

BROSSARD, Que. — Canadiens defenceman Shea Weber says he played over two months with a torn tendon in his left foot after being injured in Montreal's season opener against the Buffalo Sabres.

LAS VEGAS — Much like his team, William Karlsson has arrived in a big way this season.

LOS ANGELES — A strong power play and penalty kill can carry a team deep into the Stanley Cup playoffs. Right now, the Los Angeles Kings hope their special teams can do what it takes just to reach the post-season .

LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights chose to celebrate a monumental moment for the franchise by thinking back to how its inaugural season began — hoping the new hockey team could bring smiles to a city reeling from tragedy.

LAS VEGAS — William Karlsson and Jonathan Marchessault each scored to help the expansion Vegas Golden Knights clinch a playoff spot with a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.

CHICAGO — Despite squandering a late lead, the San Jose Sharks still managed to keep winning.

TAMPA, Fla. — A record performance from rookie Clayton Keller helped the Arizona Coyotes knock off one of the NHL's top teams.

MONTREAL — Even with the Montreal Canadiens eliminated from playoff contention, Brendan Gallagher continues to battle hard every single game.